• Media Article

Isdm’S Code4Change Hackathon Crowns Winner In Data Science For Social Good’

  • Source : Webnewswire
  • 2 May 2024
A unique event that combines data science prowess with development sector challenges, the Code4Change Hackathon 2023-24 (C4C), held by the Indian School of Development Management’s (ISDM) Centre for Data Science and Social Impact (CDSSI) came to a glittering conclusion at the SAIACS CEO Centre in Bengaluru on May 24. Team DevSol4, from Delhi, composed of Jagannath R, Agrima Sahore, Sidra Ali, and Mallika Bhave from Development Solutions, a MERL+ services-based organisation in New Delhi focusing on strategic and actionable consulting across development sector stakeholders, was announced as the winner.
  • Event Report

Data Potential For Social Impact: Isdm Introduces Datasights Portal With Capgemini’S Power

  • Source : NDTV Profit
  • 1 January 2025
Data forms the backbone of AI and analytics, but its accuracy is critical. Incomplete or incorrect data can lead to unreliable AI outputs. The journey of data science is just beginning, and platforms must evolve from offering just data to providing insights, actions, and measurable impact. Success depends on user adoption and collaboration. Partnerships with social purpose organizations (SPOs), data scientists, and funders are essential to democratize decision-making and drive meaningful outcomes.
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Isdm Launches Datasights Portal Powered By Capgemini To Empower Social Sector

  • Source : Republic Business
  • 1 January 2025
Data has increasingly become the primary driver of human endeavour. And democratizing access to data is one of the biggest current challenges. It isn’t just about making information available, it’s about giving authorities and communities the power to interpret, and utilize that data to change lives. And it is only high-quality data that can empower social purpose organisations to make informed decisions.
  • Blog

A Balancing Act: Collecting Data For Social Good In An Age Of Privacy Concerns

  • Source : London School of Economics
  • 1 January 2024
An in-depth analysis of the potential impact of India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 on the social sector in India. Imagine this: a non-profit aims to empower girls through STEM and coding programs. The organisation would probably collect a significant amount of information about enrollment numbers, progress, and outcomes. This is valuable data, which can help gauge understand the impact and effectiveness of the program,
  • Event Report

The Power Of Data For Impact

  • Source : ISDM
  • 2 May 2024
CDSSI conducted research culminating in a two-part report titled ‘The Power of Data for Impact’. Part I discusses data-driven practices in the social sector; Part II focuses on enablers facilitating data adoption. Events included panel discussions with experts on leveraging data science for social impact. The first part, *A Study of Data-Driven Practices & Solutions in the Social Sector*, offers practical insights and examples of how social purpose organisations (SPOs) use data to drive large-scale impact. It was launched on February 28, 2024, during the online panel ‘Data Science for Social Impact,’ where experts discussed how data enhances organisational outcomes.
  • Blog

Code4Change Is Different. It Is About Contributing To Society.

  • Source : ISDM
  • 1 March 2025
Winners of the second edition of Code4Change, Teams Harmony and Level Up, talk about tackling real-world challenges with data-driven solutions The second ISDM CDSSI Code4Change event, held on 17th February 2025 at Bangalore International Centre, crowned two winners! Six shortlisted solutions were judged by a panel of experts from the social sector and technology space. The jury included Chirag Singla (Founder and CTO, FIGR), Uthara
  • Case Study

Teaching the Teachers

  • Source : ISDM
  • 1 April 2025
Adhyayan Quality Education Foundation collaborates with schools to implement self-review using Shaala Siddhi standards. At GSS Pabua (Arunachal Pradesh), teachers collect data on attendance, learning outcomes, and school resources via Google Forms and dashboards. These insights drive action plans across domains, from infrastructure to hygiene and exam scores. In 2023–24, attendance rose from ~30 % to ~50 %, and Class X pass rates jumped from 30 % to 83.3 %. Peer learning, cluster complexes, and evidence-based reviews enable more consistent and accountable improvements
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Code4Change: Hackathon For Social Impact

  • Source : ISDM
  • 2 May 2024
Code4Change aims to promote the creation of innovative solutions that can help address real-world challenges in the social sector. For this, the first edition, ISDM CDSSI gave the participants a problem statement, “Predicting Financial Vulnerability of Women-headed Rural Households,” and a relevant dataset by People Research on India’s Consumer Economy (PRICE). The participants then had a month to come up with a solution. From the submissions, the five most impactful solutions were shortlisted. The finalists were Team DevSol4 (Jagannath R, Agrima Sahore, Sidra Ali, and Mallika Bhave from Development Solutions, a MERL+ services-based organisation in New Delhi), EmpowerHer Finance (Ankita Kanawade, Samrudhi Shet
  • Case Study

An App To Scale Rehab

  • Source : ISDM
  • 1 April 2025
Amar Seva Sangam (ASSA), based in Tamil Nadu, developed the Enabling Inclusion Android app to support community rehabilitation for children with disabilities. Physiotherapists and rehab workers use the app for appointment scheduling, tracking progress via standardized assessments, and GPS-enabled session management. Data shows that improved therapy compliance correlated with increased school enrolment (70 %→85 %) and reduced caregiver strain. With such evidence, ASSA scaled the initiative via government (RIGHTs) and World Bank funding, licensing the app to 23 NGOs. Their data-driven Centre of Excellence now guides nationwide adoption
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Understanding India’S Gender Gap: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back

  • Source : Her Story
  • 1 March 2025
Last month, Rekha Gupta was appointed Delhi’s Chief Minister. This marks the fourth time a woman has been appointed chief minister of the national capital. One would think it is a significant step towards gender parity in Indian politics. However, data shows that women’s political participation in India is actually declining. In 2024, we had a score of 0.251 (between 0-1, 0 being the worst and 1 being the best) on women’s political empowerment, according to the
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